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Post by MickeyFinn on Dec 16, 2021 15:37:22 GMT
Back to Ichiban for this 1987 release by the Conway Brothers, following their "Turn it up" smash hit. This is probably the best track from the album, although the Ohio Players medley comes close:
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Post by MickeyFinn on Dec 22, 2021 21:01:23 GMT
It's been a while since this was dusted down: Roberta Gilliam from 1985
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Post by MickeyFinn on Dec 22, 2021 21:03:51 GMT
And from 1982 New York Sleeze's take on the BT Express classic:
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Post by Thierry on Aug 18, 2022 9:47:35 GMT
Hi all, the new Nighttime Lovers 33 is out and i'm happy with the result, three tracks were never before available on CD : Yates Brothers & Sisters, Manhattan Rhythm & the Keepers (a long time fave, technically it's from 1992 btw but sounds so 80s)
Tracklist:
WEBSTER LEWIS – YOU ARE MY LIFE 3:37
DENIECE WILLIAMS – I FOUND LOVE 6:36 (Extended Mix)
MANHATTAN RHYTHM FEATURING THE SMITHCOX ORGANIZATION – SWEET LADY 3:46
LEW KIRTON – DON’T GIVE UP YOUR DREAM (HANG ON IN THERE) 4:38
BOOKER NEWBERRY III – I GET ROMANTIC 5:26
THE KEEPERS FEAT. AUDIO – CAN YOU PICTURE THIS 4:30
YBS – JUST CAN’T FIGHT THE FEELING 3:17
JANETTE RENEE – WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND 4:28
E’LAN – PRIVATE LOVE AFFAIR 4:56
CHERYL LYNN – IF YOU WERE MINE 5:07
CLARENCE CARTER – TRY A PIECE OF MY LOVE 4:35
WAX – APRIL LADY 4:10
RITCHIE FAMILY – LOST IN YOUR LOVE 5:05
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Post by Thierry on Aug 18, 2022 9:57:51 GMT
Staying in 1981 for this lesser known version of the James Perry track "April lady" by Wax, off a very strong album produced by Lenny White. This hasn't appeared on a compilation for over 30 years, having been selected on the Rare 2 collection by Dez Parkes:
Your post inspired me, Mickey, so much so that I selected this track for NTL 33 !
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Post by Jacthelad on Aug 18, 2022 10:10:07 GMT
Spooky was just looking at this thread. I need to update some volumes i have missing plus this latest installment
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Post by MickeyFinn on Aug 18, 2022 10:19:44 GMT
Nice one, Thierry! It's a cracking version and it's good to see it getting attention again. The album itself is a nice addition to the collection. I always order these in advance so I already have my copy. The Ritchie Family track comes off an underrated album very far from their eurodisco heyday. That certainly deserves more play. Also good to have the Clarence Carter track! |
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Post by Steve66 on Aug 31, 2022 19:31:35 GMT
Hi all, the new Nighttime Lovers 33 is out and i'm happy with the result, three tracks were never before available on CD : Yates Brothers & Sisters, Manhattan Rhythm & the Keepers (a long time fave, technically it's from 1992 btw but sounds so 80s) Tracklist: WEBSTER LEWIS – YOU ARE MY LIFE 3:37 DENIECE WILLIAMS – I FOUND LOVE 6:36 (Extended Mix) MANHATTAN RHYTHM FEATURING THE SMITHCOX ORGANIZATION – SWEET LADY 3:46 LEW KIRTON – DON’T GIVE UP YOUR DREAM (HANG ON IN THERE) 4:38 BOOKER NEWBERRY III – I GET ROMANTIC 5:26 THE KEEPERS FEAT. AUDIO – CAN YOU PICTURE THIS 4:30 YBS – JUST CAN’T FIGHT THE FEELING 3:17 JANETTE RENEE – WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND 4:28 E’LAN – PRIVATE LOVE AFFAIR 4:56 CHERYL LYNN – IF YOU WERE MINE 5:07 CLARENCE CARTER – TRY A PIECE OF MY LOVE 4:35 WAX – APRIL LADY 4:10 RITCHIE FAMILY – LOST IN YOUR LOVE 5:05 Hi Thierry - is that YBS track the Clifford Coulter song??? |
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Post by Thierry on Sept 3, 2022 9:39:47 GMT
Hi all, the new Nighttime Lovers 33 is out and i'm happy with the result, three tracks were never before available on CD : Yates Brothers & Sisters, Manhattan Rhythm & the Keepers (a long time fave, technically it's from 1992 btw but sounds so 80s) >Hi Thierry - is that YBS track the Clifford Coulter song??? Hi, you mean Clarence Coulter ? Yes, he covered it in 1981, this 45 is mega rare !!YBS stands for Yates Brothers & Sisters |
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Post by Thierry on Jul 6, 2023 5:30:23 GMT
Nighttime Lovers 34 has just been released, I'm taking more & more the "Rare" route, partly because it's getting increasingly difficult to clear rights for tracks released by the majors (especially Universal)
Track Listing
01.
Happy Family, 7" Version (T.F.O.)
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Special Part of Me, 12" Version (Charles Blackman)
03.
The Same for Me (California Executives feat. Ronald Dudley)
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You're My Doll Baby (Norfolk)
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I Got My Game Plan Working Baby (Arlene Bailey)
06.
Make It Easy (Cross-Phyre feat. Demetrius)
07.
Never Gonna Give You Up, 12" Version (Gwendolyn Lassic)
08.
What Am I Gonna Do (Streetlife)
09.
So Delicious (Point 3 FM)
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Love I Thought I Would Never Find Love (James Govan)
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Seconds of Your Love (Johnnie Taylor)
12.
What're You Trying to Do (Jay W. McGee)
13.
Magic Touch (Gang's Back)
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Post by MickeyFinn on Jul 12, 2023 7:59:00 GMT
Many thanks for your efforts, Thierry - much appreciated. It's no surprise that there has been growing interest in this series among the more serious soul collectors since you took this course. Much remains to be dug out and hopefully in years to come we will also get the same sort of care and attention to underground 80s soul that labels like Kent have provided for 60s and 70s.
Sorry to learn once again about difficulties at Universal. We used to discuss this on the old EMS and I remember Donald Cleveland admitting it was a problem. Would be nice to see him back on here, btw.
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Post by Thierry on Jul 26, 2023 18:21:53 GMT
Many thanks for your efforts, Thierry - much appreciated. It's no surprise that there has been growing interest in this series among the more serious soul collectors since you took this course. Much remains to be dug out and hopefully in years to come we will also get the same sort of care and attention to underground 80s soul that labels like Kent have provided for 60s and 70s.
Sorry to learn once again about difficulties at Universal. We used to discuss this on the old EMS and I remember Donald Cleveland admitting it was a problem. Would be nice to see him back on here, btw.
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Post by petered on Aug 16, 2023 17:12:27 GMT
Must confess that this series had passed me by so far. As a result of reading this thread and doing some research I now own the box sets covering volumes 1 to 30! Really enjoying the sounds - some I know and others that are new to me. So, many thanks to the posters on this thread for opening my eyes and ears to these brilliant comp's.
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Post by MickeyFinn on Nov 1, 2023 8:01:27 GMT
Just now enjoying the latest edition of the "Disco Giants" series that our comrade Thierry has been curating for the last few volumes (since vol.13?), with a noticeable impact on quality. Some real tasty tunes here:
CD1
01. AL MASON – GOOD LOVIN’ 3:42
02. GREY & HANKS – YOU FOOLED ME 5:35
03. THE GIVENS FAMILY – HOLDING ON 6:16
04. RONNIE JONES – YOU AND I 5:49
05. ZINC – THIS IS WHERE THE LOVE IS (Extended version) 7:39
06. JOHNNY MATIS – LOVE NEVER FELT SO GOOD 4:17
07. BILL – SPACE LADY 4:02
08. EVAN ROGERS – STAY HERE WITH ME (12″ VERSION) 5:33
09. FIRST LOVE – LOVE ME TODAY (12″ VERSION) 4:24
10. BONNIE BYRD – GOOD GIRL 5:57
CD2
01. EVELYN “CHAMPAGNE” KING – HEARTBREAKER 4:59
02. GAME – GOTTA TAKE YOUR LOVE 7:41
03. TYRONE DAVIS – WANNA MAKE IT GOOD 4:53
04. SALAZAR – NEVER GONNA LET YOU GO (Special Disco version) 7:25
05. TEODO’R – LOVE MESSAGE 5:54
06. DOLETTE MCDONALD – (XTRA) SPECIAL 7:07
07. CALIFORNIA FLIGHT PROJECT – CALIFORNIA FLIGHT 4:25
08. HEAVEN AND EARTH -YOU’RE A BLESSING 5:49
09. RONNIE DYSON – YOU AND ME 3:12
10. MADAGASCAR – BABY NOT TONIGHT 4:16
Very kind to have included the First Love track which is the b side to "Don't say goodnight" and Bonnie Byrd a very tasty 80s midtempo groove.
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Post by Gail on Nov 1, 2023 10:53:19 GMT
MickeyFinnI love the Bonnie Byrd track, nice addition. I’m also a huge fan of T’eodor, another great track.
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